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Fairview Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 487 students

 

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Posted June 16, 2008

My children have only been at this school for about eight months, and I am extremely dissapointed with the staff at this school. Roanoke City schools have never impressed me but this is by far the worst school yet. The staff are very unprofessional. I have had several meetings with the asst principle and with my childrens teachers about issues, and I feel that they could care less. My son does not get the help he needs, my daughter gets bullied constantly and the teachers never correct any of the other children as far as I know, yet they are quick to jump at my daughter for anything they feel she says is wrong. I can't wait for the day I am able to pull or transfer my children out of that school. I would not recommend Fairview to anyone! Pros: NONE Cons: Uncaring staff, Issues do not get resolved
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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students89%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Students92%
Female students100%
Male students79%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant92%

Math

All Students69%
Female students77%
Male students58%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students87%
Female students94%
Male students77%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students85%
Female students85%
Male students86%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female students85%
Male students79%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students87%
Female students91%
Male students85%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant87%

English: Writing

All Students84%
Female students93%
Male students78%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female students91%
Male students73%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

Science

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students92%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 80% 26%
White 14% 57%
Hispanic 5% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. April Plympton

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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648 Westwood Blvd NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
Phone: (540) 853-2978

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